“Nurturing Nature” Lecture (At Home with Nature Event)

Vulnerable populations—such as the neurodiverse or physically challenged—are at an elevated risk of suffering from isolation and stress-related illnesses. Gardening is a good solution, since it proves beneficial to physical, cognitive, and emotional health.

Jill Mays shows how beginners can start gardening, from the smallest pot of flowers to a large, flourishing plot of land. She describes why gardening is critical to everyone’s health and provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a garden. She also reviews specific activities, ways to adapt projects to accommodate special needs, and benefits gained from these tasks. Finally, Jill includes recent findings on the health benefits of gardening.

Read more about Jill’s book, Nurturing Nature: A Guide to Gardening for Special Needs here.

The lecture will take place at the Orleans Yacht Club, 39 Cove Road, Orleans.  Doors open at 6pm; lecture starts at 6:30.

Register here.